JCW MINI Official Video Footage

dickdavid Jul 17th, 2008 Link

I want one.

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nuvolari Jul 17th, 2008 Link

No aero kit. Finally some truth in advertising…

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nervous Jul 17th, 2008 Link

What, no porn music?

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Jon Jul 17th, 2008 Link

And you can tell no suspension upgrade either. Spotted some rather huge leans during the video. Soft and anything but flat, this is exactly what a sports car should be ;)

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greg Jul 17th, 2008 Link

It took me a minute to realize no aereola kit. It really doesn’t do that much for the car. Drop the cash on a proper suspension IMO.

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Ketan Jul 17th, 2008 Link

Now I am really thinking about getting the JCW Mini–as soon as my job status is confirmed in next few weeks. But I have to go with the Aero Kit over the suspension kit. It just completes the look and yes I realize I am going for looks.

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goat Jul 17th, 2008 Link

Well it definitely isn’t quite what it could be but the exhaust under WOT sounds fabulous – rich and resonant. They nailed that part, it seems! As an overall package it still speaks “VW GTI” to me more than it speaks “JCW MINI”.

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Jon Jul 17th, 2008 Link

What I would love to see is how many people would spend 40k for a Mini if it were developed to be a class leading complete car. Maybe I am one of the few, but if I ever saw a Mini that was developed to the extent that the M division develops their car I would buy it on the spot. I have a lot of fun with after market components but would love to see a monster come from Mini. With the current gas trends I could honestly see this being a better selling product than the next M5.

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Timmee Jul 18th, 2008 Link

What’s with the funny decal on the dash?

Did anybody notice the exhaust tips are now angled at the ends (like previous jcw tips)?

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eager2own Jul 18th, 2008 Link

burble (though this is an Euro-spec MINI — despite the lack of bodykit — it’ll be worth getting the JCW in US for the burble alone)

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eager2own Jul 18th, 2008 Link

It is interesting that bodykit will be standard in UK but apparently not in other European markets

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greg Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Ketan. If “looks” are your thing (and that’s cool) and not performance just get an S. This much power without proper suspension is crazy.

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emtrey Jul 20th, 2008 Link

This MINI puzzles me. If its supposedly the ultimate “steet” MINI how can there be an optional suspension. If profit is the motive, just raise the price to incl. the suspension package.

Lets be realistic–this is an expensive MINI. I doubt anyone buying this ultimate MINI will care they are paying a bit more to get a proper suspension.

MINI(jcw)–if you want to make a STATEMENT, make one wholeheartedly. The option list should be for items you want for aestheicts. comfort, convenience, NOT to ceomplete the advertised perfomeance envelope.

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